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Fall 2007

Dior Homme

Designer: Kris Van AsscheOwned By: LVMHFounded: 1946, Paris History: Though the Dior brand originated in 1946, Dior Homme—at least as it's thought of today—came into being in 2001, when Hedi Slimane took over as creative director and brought a welcome dose of rock 'n' roll to men's fashion. His radically slim new silhouette was both a commercial and critical success (it also famously inspired fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld to drop more than 90 pounds so he could wear the clothes). Slimane left Dior in 2007 and was succeeded by former assistant Kris Van Assche, who has begun to put his own stamp on the collection.The Look: At-work attire for after-hours denizens